Lesson 04 - The Flood – Genesis 6:1–8:22
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Commentary Summary Block
Got Questions:
This lesson in Genesis 6:1-8:22 highlights doctrinal themes in the Genesis narrative. THINK ABOUT THIS: From Noah we learn patience and faith. Noah took more than a hundred years to build the ark. He patiently worked and witnessed to the people who rejected his message (2 Peter 2:5).
This lesson in Genesis 6:1-8:22 highlights doctrinal themes in the Genesis narrative. THINK ABOUT THIS: From Noah we learn patience and faith. Noah took more than a hundred years to build the ark. He patiently worked and witnessed to the people who rejected his message (2 Peter 2:5).
Enduring Word:
In The Flood, the flow of the passage emphasizes practical faith, obedience, and trust in God. THINK ABOUT THIS: From Noah we learn patience and faith. Noah took more than a hundred years to build the ark. He patiently worked and witnessed to the people who rejected his message (2 Peter 2:5).
In The Flood, the flow of the passage emphasizes practical faith, obedience, and trust in God. THINK ABOUT THIS: From Noah we learn patience and faith. Noah took more than a hundred years to build the ark. He patiently worked and witnessed to the people who rejected his message (2 Peter 2:5).
Bible Project:
Within the broader Genesis story, Genesis 6:1-8:22 advances the covenant line and the larger biblical narrative. THINK ABOUT THIS: From Noah we learn patience and faith. Noah took more than a hundred years to build the ark. He patiently worked and witnessed to the people who rejected his message (2 Peter 2:5).
Within the broader Genesis story, Genesis 6:1-8:22 advances the covenant line and the larger biblical narrative. THINK ABOUT THIS: From Noah we learn patience and faith. Noah took more than a hundred years to build the ark. He patiently worked and witnessed to the people who rejected his message (2 Peter 2:5).
Last Week:
The name Kenan may be a variation of the name Cain. The name Mahalalel is Hebrew for ‘praise of God' or ‘praising God.' Verses 18-20. Perhaps the least prominent man in this genealogy is Jared, whose name may mean ‘slave.' Verses 21-24.
The name Kenan may be a variation of the name Cain. The name Mahalalel is Hebrew for ‘praise of God' or ‘praising God.' Verses 18-20. Perhaps the least prominent man in this genealogy is Jared, whose name may mean ‘slave.' Verses 21-24.
This Week:
THINK ABOUT THIS: From Noah we learn patience and faith. Noah took more than a hundred years to build the ark. He patiently worked and witnessed to the people who rejected his message (2 Peter 2:5).
THINK ABOUT THIS: From Noah we learn patience and faith. Noah took more than a hundred years to build the ark. He patiently worked and witnessed to the people who rejected his message (2 Peter 2:5).
Next Week:
A few of Joktan's sons can be associated with known places, but most are probably associated with Arabia. Sheleph has been associated with the Yemenite tribes called Salf or Sulf. Hadoram is the area of Hadramaut east of Yemen.
A few of Joktan's sons can be associated with known places, but most are probably associated with Arabia. Sheleph has been associated with the Yemenite tribes called Salf or Sulf. Hadoram is the area of Hadramaut east of Yemen.
OPEN IT
1. When have you had to prepare carefully for something important?
EXPLORE IT
2. What was happening on the earth when human beings began to multiply? (Gen.6:1-4)
3. How did the Lord describe the condition of the human race? (Gen.6:5-7)
4. What distinguished Noah from the people around him? (Gen.6:8-10)
5. How did God describe the earth in Noah's day? (Gen.6:11-12)
6. What did God tell Noah He was going to do, and why? (Gen.6:13)
7. What instructions did God give Noah for building the ark? (Gen.6:14-16)
8. What covenant promise did God make to Noah? (Gen.6:17-22)
9. What did the Lord tell Noah to do when the flood was about to come? (Gen.7:1-5)
10. What happened when the floodwaters came on the earth? (Gen.7:6-24)
11. What did God do for Noah after the flood had covered the earth? (Gen.8:1-5)
12. How did Noah determine when the waters had receded? (Gen.8:6-14)
13. What did God tell Noah to do when it was time to leave the ark? (Gen.8:15-19)
14. What did Noah do after he left the ark, and how did the Lord respond? (Gen.8:20-22)
GET IT
15. What does Noah's obedience teach us about trusting God?
16. Why is it dangerous to ignore God's warnings?
APPLY IT
17. How can you remain faithful to God even when the world around you ignores His warnings?
Explore It Answers
This section is designed to prompt thoughts about how and why to derive each scripture-based answer, so the actual answer is based upon individual study and may not be fully disclosed here. Here, also, are parallel verses for the key scripture texts.
Biblical Answer 2
What was happening on the earth when human beings began to multiply? (Gen.6:1-4)
Key Scripture: Genesis 6:1-4 | Parallel Texts: Genesis 9:13; Isaiah 54:9-10; Revelation 4:3
Key Text: Genesis 6:1-4
Parallel Verses: Genesis 9:13; Isaiah 54:9-10; Revelation 4:3
Scripture texts used: Genesis 6:1-4; Genesis 9:13; Isaiah 54:9-10; Revelation 4:3
Biblical Answer 3
How did the Lord describe the condition of the human race? (Gen.6:5-7)
Key Scripture: Genesis 6:5-7 | Parallel Texts: Genesis 1:27; Genesis 9:6; James 3:9
Key Text: Genesis 6:5-7
Parallel Verses: Genesis 1:27; Genesis 9:6; James 3:9
Scripture texts used: Genesis 6:5-7; Genesis 1:27; Genesis 9:6; James 3:9
Biblical Answer 4
What distinguished Noah from the people around him? (Gen.6:8-10)
Key Scripture: Genesis 6:8-10 | Parallel Texts: Hebrews 11:7; Luke 17:26-27; 1 Peter 3:20
Key Text: Genesis 6:8-10
Parallel Verses: Hebrews 11:7; Luke 17:26-27; 1 Peter 3:20
Scripture texts used: Genesis 6:8-10; Hebrews 11:7; Luke 17:26-27; 1 Peter 3:20
Biblical Answer 5
How did God describe the earth in Noah's day? (Gen.6:11-12)
Key Scripture: Genesis 6:11-12 | Parallel Texts: Matthew 24:37-39; 2 Peter 2:5; 2 Peter 3:6
Key Text: Genesis 6:11-12
Parallel Verses: Matthew 24:37-39; 2 Peter 2:5; 2 Peter 3:6
Scripture texts used: Genesis 6:11-12; Matthew 24:37-39; 2 Peter 2:5; 2 Peter 3:6
Biblical Answer 6
What did God tell Noah He was going to do, and why? (Gen.6:13)
Key Scripture: Genesis 6:13 | Parallel Texts: Hebrews 11:7; Luke 17:26-27; 1 Peter 3:20
Key Text: Genesis 6:13
Parallel Verses: Hebrews 11:7; Luke 17:26-27; 1 Peter 3:20
Scripture texts used: Genesis 6:13; Hebrews 11:7; Luke 17:26-27; 1 Peter 3:20
Biblical Answer 7
What instructions did God give Noah for building the ark? (Gen.6:14-16)
Key Scripture: Genesis 6:14-16 | Parallel Texts: Psalm 24:1; Acts 17:28; Romans 14:12
Key Text: Genesis 6:14-16
Parallel Verses: Psalm 24:1; Acts 17:28; Romans 14:12
Scripture texts used: Genesis 6:14-16; Psalm 24:1; Acts 17:28; Romans 14:12
Biblical Answer 8
What covenant promise did God make to Noah? (Gen.6:17-22)
Key Scripture: Genesis 6:17-22 | Parallel Texts: Genesis 9:13; Isaiah 54:9-10; Revelation 4:3
Key Text: Genesis 6:17-22
Parallel Verses: Genesis 9:13; Isaiah 54:9-10; Revelation 4:3
Scripture texts used: Genesis 6:17-22; Genesis 9:13; Isaiah 54:9-10; Revelation 4:3
Biblical Answer 9
What did the Lord tell Noah to do when the flood was about to come? (Gen.7:1-5)
Key Scripture: Genesis 7:1-5 | Parallel Texts: Psalm 24:1; Acts 17:28; Romans 14:12
Key Text: Genesis 7:1-5
Parallel Verses: Psalm 24:1; Acts 17:28; Romans 14:12
Scripture texts used: Genesis 7:1-5; Psalm 24:1; Acts 17:28; Romans 14:12
Biblical Answer 10
What happened when the floodwaters came on the earth? (Gen.7:6-24)
Key Scripture: Genesis 7:6-24 | Parallel Texts: Romans 12:18; Proverbs 16:7; Matthew 5:9
Key Text: Genesis 7:6-24
Parallel Verses: Romans 12:18; Proverbs 16:7; Matthew 5:9
Scripture texts used: Genesis 7:6-24; Romans 12:18; Proverbs 16:7; Matthew 5:9
Biblical Answer 11
What did God do for Noah after the flood had covered the earth? (Gen.8:1-5)
Key Scripture: Genesis 8:1-5 | Parallel Texts: James 1:19-20; Proverbs 15:1; Ephesians 4:31-32
Key Text: Genesis 8:1-5
Parallel Verses: James 1:19-20; Proverbs 15:1; Ephesians 4:31-32
Scripture texts used: Genesis 8:1-5; James 1:19-20; Proverbs 15:1; Ephesians 4:31-32
Biblical Answer 12
How did Noah determine when the waters had receded? (Gen.8:6-14)
Key Scripture: Genesis 8:6-14 | Parallel Texts: Hebrews 11:7; Luke 17:26-27; 1 Peter 3:20
Key Text: Genesis 8:6-14
Parallel Verses: Hebrews 11:7; Luke 17:26-27; 1 Peter 3:20
Scripture texts used: Genesis 8:6-14; Hebrews 11:7; Luke 17:26-27; 1 Peter 3:20
Biblical Answer 13
What did God tell Noah to do when it was time to leave the ark? (Gen.8:15-19)
Key Scripture: Genesis 8:15-19 | Parallel Texts: Matthew 24:37-39; 2 Peter 2:5; 2 Peter 3:6
Key Text: Genesis 8:15-19
Parallel Verses: Matthew 24:37-39; 2 Peter 2:5; 2 Peter 3:6
Scripture texts used: Genesis 8:15-19; Matthew 24:37-39; 2 Peter 2:5; 2 Peter 3:6
Biblical Answer 14
What did Noah do after he left the ark, and how did the Lord respond? (Gen.8:20-22)
Key Scripture: Genesis 8:20-22 | Parallel Texts: Romans 12:18; Proverbs 16:7; Matthew 5:9
Key Text: Genesis 8:20-22
Parallel Verses: Romans 12:18; Proverbs 16:7; Matthew 5:9
Scripture texts used: Genesis 8:20-22; Romans 12:18; Proverbs 16:7; Matthew 5:9
Lesson 4
The Flood
Genesis 6:1-8:22
The Flood in Genesis 6:1-8:22 introduces the lesson’s main movement. This lesson in Genesis 6:1-8:22 highlights doctrinal themes in the Genesis narrative. THINK ABOUT THIS: From Noah we learn patience and faith. Noah took more than a hundred years to build the ark. He patiently worked and witnessed to the people who rejected his message (2 Peter 2:5).1
In The Flood, the flow of the passage emphasizes practical faith, obedience, and trust in God. THINK ABOUT THIS: From Noah we learn patience and faith. Noah took more than a hundred years to build the ark. He patiently worked and witnessed to the people who rejected his message (2 Peter 2:5).2
Within the broader Genesis story, Genesis 6:1-8:22 advances the covenant line and the larger biblical narrative. THINK ABOUT THIS: From Noah we learn patience and faith. Noah took more than a hundred years to build the ark. He patiently worked and witnessed to the people who rejected his message (2 Peter 2:5).3
THINK ABOUT THIS: From Noah we learn patience and faith. Noah took more than a hundred years to build the ark. He patiently worked and witnessed to the people who rejected his message (2 Peter 2:5).4
The lesson presses reflection through the GET IT question, "What does Noah's obedience teach us about trusting God?." It then turns to application with "How can you remain faithful to God even when the world around you ignores His warnings?." A few of Joktan's sons can be associated with known places, but most are probably associated with Arabia. Sheleph has been associated with the Yemenite tribes called Salf or Sulf. Hadoram is the area of Hadramaut east of Yemen.5
Footnotes
- Genesis 2026 TMFBSG, Lesson 4 ("The Flood"), Q&A and Commentary. Paragraph 1 paraphrases the lesson overview and commentary flow.
- Genesis 2026 TMFBSG, Lesson 4 ("The Flood"), Q&A and Commentary. Paragraph 2 paraphrases the exegetical commentary emphasis.
- Genesis 2026 TMFBSG, Lesson 4 ("The Flood"), Q&A and Commentary. Paragraph 3 paraphrases the larger canonical or thematic framing.
- Genesis 2026 TMFBSG, Lesson 4 ("The Flood"), Q&A and Commentary. Paragraph 4 paraphrases the practical or devotional application material.
- Genesis 2026 TMFBSG, Lesson 4 ("The Flood"), Q&A and Commentary. Paragraph 5 paraphrases the lesson’s reflection and application prompts.
Bibliography
- Genesis 2026 TMFBSG. Base lesson document used by the widget for lesson Q&A and commentary.
- Selected bibliography named in the base document introduction, including standard Genesis commentary resources.
- TMFBSG embedded lesson summary fields used by this widget: Got Questions Summary, Enduring Word Summary, Bible Project Summary, and weekly lesson-note fields.
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